14 January 2026
Women Leader in Tech
Arfa Karim Technology Awards
Recognition for leadership at the intersection of technology and inclusion.
Recognition
Honours that mark the work and the communities behind it.
Selected awards, fellowships and public appointments across social enterprise, girls’ education, technology, leadership and community service.
In photographs
Moments of recognition across two decades of service.
25 November 2025
Order of Public Diplomacy
International Public Chamber
The Chamber’s highest international recognition.
13 November 2025
50 Leading Lights Asia Pacific
Kindness & Leadership, with the Financial Times and Saïd Business School
Recognising leadership grounded in courage, compassion and kindness.
12 December 2024
First Dignity Award
Forum for Dignity Initiatives, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and Bargad
Honouring leadership that advances inclusion, diversity and dignity.
31 August 2024
Ecosystem Enabler Award
Handicrafts Association of Pakistan
For strengthening opportunity and support around women-led enterprise.
2023
Global Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education
UNESCO, awarded to PAGE’s Star Schools
An organisational recognition received during Fajer’s leadership of PAGE.
18 October 2023
Successful Practices Honoree
Library of Congress Literacy Awards, PAGE
Recognising an effective literacy practice with potential for replication.
20 December 2022
Power with Prosperity Appreciation
NEPRA CSR Awards
Recognition of contributions to responsible social impact.
27 February 2021
SWERA Award
World NGO Day
For community service and leadership during the COVID-19 period.
15 November 2019
Coat of Arms
City of Manchester
Presented by Lord Mayor Abid Latif Chohan for service to communities in the UK and Pakistan.
11 December 2011
UK Charity Award
APPS UK
For work supporting communities in the UK and Pakistan.
2011
Future 100 Social Entrepreneur
Future 100
Recognising a young social entrepreneur building a values-led enterprise.
2011
Highly Commended: Young Director of the Year
Institute of Directors, UK Final
National recognition for young leadership.
7 October 2010
Young Director of the Year
Institute of Directors, Manchester and North West
Two regional awards for entrepreneurial leadership.
15 May 2010
Inspiring Young Woman Award
Inspiring Women Awards, Manchester
Recognition for leadership and impact through Inspired Sisters.
Additional recognition
Other honours, fellowships and appointments
2026
Honorary Member
CXO Global Forum
Joining a global community of senior leaders and changemakers.
2026
TEDxWestminster speaker
Chain Reaction: Ideas in Motion
A talk on how individual action can create lasting social change.
2025
Honorary Member
International Public Chamber
Recognition of international public leadership and service.
2025
Leaders Mentoring Leaders
Tällberg Foundation
Selected for the global leadership mentoring programme.
2023
Advisor on Girls’ Education
SAPM / Minister of State on Human Rights & Women Empowerment
A voluntary advisory appointment focused on girls’ education.
2020
Top 50 Global Key Influencers
EYS Magazine / ACT4SDGs
Recognition for advocacy and influence aligned with the SDGs.
2019
Leadership Fellow
Society of Leaders, St George’s House, Windsor Castle
A fellowship centred on values-led leadership.
2010
Global Woman Entrepreneur
Levi’s
Recognition of women-led enterprise and community impact.
Organisational awards are identified as such and are included in the context of Fajer’s leadership role at the time.